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Goodell Creek Campground

Picnic table, bear box, and fire grate with trees in the background.
River flowing over rocks with trees in the background.
The sun shines in a lush forest with ferns covering the forest floor.
Picnic table, bear box, and fire grate with trees in the background.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
River Access
River Access

About Goodell Creek Campground

Goodell Creek Campground requires reservations during the peak season, from late May through early September of each year.   Important changes to booking windows: To better serve visitors, Goodell Creek Campground will release campsites in two staggered block releases. These block releases will be 6 months in advance and 7 days in advance.  Campsites #1 - #13 are available for reservations 6 months in advance. Campsites #14 - #19 are available for reservations 7 days in advance. Any sites not reserved during the peak season are available same-day as first-come, first-served for 1 night only and can only be claimed in person at the campground.  Goodell Creek Campground is open as first-come, first-served before and after the peak season, from January through late May, and early September through December of each year.    The campground is a small, yet comfortable facility close to the town of Newhalem along the Skagit River. It is surrounded by forests that that can be explored through the area's many hiking trails. The campground has 19 individual campsites. It is private and secluded, yet the town, a visitor center and other amenities are close by. 

Number of accommodations: 18

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • River Access
    River Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently open - Jan 1 to May 17

Sites & Availability

18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: Goodell
Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (98)

What Guests Are Saying

Goodell Creek Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained site located near the Skagit River, offering spacious campsites among large trees and easy access to water activities like rafting and fishing. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the vault toilets and the peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by the surrounding natural beauty. While some sites are close to the highway, creating occasional noise, most guests enjoy the serene environment and the convenience of nearby hiking and visitor center amenities.

Review Summary

4.6
98 reviews
5
70.4%
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4
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ERIK S

Verified

August 3, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Goodell

4

The camp ground is rather primative (no hook ups, pit toilets) but what it lacks in amenities is made up for by the surrounding beauty. We had site 11, which had a trail down to the Skagit River. There we saw quite a lot of wildlife, especially in the evening. My kids (12 and 15) managed to cross Goodell Creek (dumps into the Skagit at the end of the campground) and found a wonderful swimming hole on the other side just before the creek dumps into the river. The water was cold, but very much welcome after a long hike.

rhoda w

Verified

August 2, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Goodell

5

The big trees and the river are magnificent!

Kristin K

Verified

July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Goodell

4

Nice, small campground with spacious sites. Right between the river and highway but don’t hear traffic noise.

Robin B

Verified

July 30, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Goodell

5

Great site! Loved that it was so close to the river and the trees were dense between the sites.

Debbie P

Verified

July 29, 2025 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Goodell

5

Beautiful campground with river access nearby. Our campsite (#17) was a bit small but it was perfect for 2 people .. maybe for larger groups it wouldn’t be the best option . Aside from that it was a great location :)

Tyler R

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Goodell

5

Great site right next to the river, but there was a bit of a drop-off to the water so it's not super safe for kids unless you keep a close watch on them. Tent pad was large enough for a 6 person tent. A big rock in the middle of the site pretty much prevents any other tents from being set up, so it's good for a single family. It was right next to the water spigot and close to the vault toilet. It is the closest site to the day use area and the associated beach/boat launch. I think site 18 is slightly better, it has a private water access.

Mark M

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: Goodell

4

Good campground that is close to a lot of great trailheads. This particular campsite is close to a busy road so you hear a lot of loud noise traffic, which is not very ideal for wilderness camping.

Ashlee C

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Goodell

5

We stayed three nights at site 18. Our 20-foot camper and jeep fit with no issues. I liked that the site was open to the side of the camper instead of behind it. Sites 18 and 19 share an entrance but are secluded from other sites. Water at the driveway entrance, vaulted toilet, and dumper are close, but not so close that you smell them. You can hear street traffic in the morning, but it wasn't loud. You do have sandy beach access from the site. There is a trail to other side of the river where there are some beautiful trails. I was trying to decided between this campground and Newhalem and I would choose Goodell if you want quieter experience but Newhalem if you want more space for kids to bike and play.

Joe H

Verified

July 24, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Goodell

5

Very nice campground.

Anthony Z

Verified

July 22, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Goodell

5

Right along the Skagit River, it was white noise in the middle of the night. Nice new bathroom and an overall peaceful and quiet campground!

Location Goodell Creek Campground

Address:
810 State Route 20
Sedro Woolley, WA, 98284
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 48.673 / -121.267

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

This campground is located within a hydroelectric project. A warning system is in place to notify campers of high water. See entrance area or campground staff for specific information upon arrival.

General

Wildlife frequents the area. All food must be stored in animal-resistant food lockers or hard-sided vehicles when not in use.

General

There are no shower facilities or electrical hookups available.

General

Firewood, ice, gas, and other services are not available in the park complex. The nearest services are in the town of Marblemount, WA.

General

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. 

General

Campsite occupancy is limited to eight people, three tents, and two vehicles per site.

General

Campground reservations are accepted during the specified season dates. Campgrounds may be open before or after the reservation season on a walk-up basis. For more information on camping in the North Cascades visit, www.nps.gov/noca .

General

No Show Policy 
If you do not arrive at a campground or cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date, your reservation will be cancelled. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. On-site personnel may not be able to assist with reservations or cancellations. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to use it to make spaces available for others.

General

Refund Policy  
Customers may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Customers may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended.
Fees: Applicable fees, such as reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable.
Debit or Credit Card Purchases: Refunds for debit or credit card payments made after October 1, 2018 will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. In the event that a customer has cancelled this card, they will need to contact their card company to have the funds released. We cannot issue refunds to any card other than the one used to pay. If a customer paid with a debit or credit card prior to October 1, 2018 their refund will be issued in the form of a Treasury check.
Check or Cash Purchases: Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. You may update the address at the time you request the refund. It may take up to 6-8 weeks for the Treasury check to arrive. Please make sure your address is up to date in your customer profile.
Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile.

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